Nigeria Leaders

Process Improvement and Compliance Manager, ThriveAgric Sarah Mari is a Process Improvement Manager at ThriveAgric. In this role, she is a part of the Gender and Youth Empowerment and Inclusion Team and leads the organization in implementing processes and programs that improve the services rendered to agrarian communities with a major focus on gender inclusion. She is passionate about women’s … Read More

Executive Director, Pride of Sheba Salome Irimekyen Samuel is a peace activist and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusive rights. Irimekyen currently serves as the Executive Director of Pride of Sheba, a nonprofit committed to transforming stereotypes around diversity, equity, and inclusion through peacebuilding. Irimekyen envisions fostering unity within individuals and communities through transformative peacebuilding initiatives. A fervent champion for … Read More

Executive Director, Centre for Human Rights Health Ethnic Harmony and Livelihood Development Dandyson Harry Dandyson is a researcher, conflict analyst, and advocate for social justice with a wealth of experience working in fragile and conflict-prone environments. He is dedicated to promoting peace, equity, and opportunity for girls, youth, and women. Dandyson’s career has been marked by his commitment to empowering … Read More

Program Manager, Barr Chika Okwuosa Foundation (BCROF) Anastesia Ezeolisa is a program manager at Barr Chika Okwuosa Foundation (BCROF), a woman-led national organization. Anastesia is an advocate for gender-based violence survivors, a gender action learning system champion and has a professional certificate in human and capital management. She is passionately driven by gender transformation, inclusion and gender justice. Rise Up … Read More

CEO, PEJ Investment Cooperative Union Precious is an expert in women and girls mentorship, a community-based microfinance developer, an entrepreneur and a former banker with over 15 years of experience. She has worked with the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Value and was the State Coordinator of the six Area Councils in FCT, Abuja, … Read More

Youth Advisor to the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS Esohe Ekunwe is a dedicated advocate for women and girls’ empowerment, leveraging her five years of expertise in marketing and corporate communications to drive positive change. Currently serving as the Director of Strategy and Operations at Tech Herfrica, she plays a pivotal role in leading initiatives aimed at providing … Read More

Program Manager, Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) Opeyemi is a versatile development and public health practitioner. He currently leads projects at the national and state chapters of his organization to advocate for health reform, mainstreaming gender and social inclusion. Over the years, he has developed a passion to support the rights of women and the girl-child and other vulnerable … Read More

Program Officer, Centre for Women Youth and Community Action Nmachukwu Gloria Ihegworo is a girl-child advocate, an avid reader and novice writer. She works as a Program Officer with Centre for Women, Youth and Community Action (NACWYCA), an NGO in Lafia Nasarawa State. One of her roles is to ensure that children, especially the girls of Nasarawa State are educated. … Read More

Advocacy, Policy, and Communication Director, Think Positive Live Positive Support Initiative Kalu Kingsley (Kelsey) is a dedicated media advocate and Advocacy, Policy, and Communication Director for the Think Positive Live Positive Support Initiative (TPLPI). In this capacity, Kingsley spearheads initiatives to amplify the voices and rights of marginalized communities, particularly transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, through storytelling and advocacy. They passionately … Read More

Senior Program Manager, Global Peace Foundation Nigeria Abdul Ahmed is a seasoned Senior Program Manager and advocacy subject matter expert, currently leading programs at Global Peace Foundation Nigeria. Advocating for peace and gender justice, Abdul is dedicated to empowering women and fostering peace and socio-economic progress, particularly in marginalized communities. With over 12 years of experience, his career highlights include … Read More